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Printable worksheet for Grades 5 and 6 on taking initiative at work with fill-in-the-blank sentences and vocabulary words like proactive and courage.
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Taking Initiative at Work

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This printable fill-in-the-blank worksheet helps students in grades 5–6 learn about taking initiative in the workplace. Nine sentences introduce concepts like being proactive versus reactive, overcoming fear and excuses, and building a good reputation. Students use vocabulary words including proactive, initiative, courage, confidence, and reputation to complete the activity. Suitable for career readiness units, social-emotional learning, or life-skills instruction.

Subject:
Life Skills
Topic:
Work
Grade Level:
5th – 6th Grades
Updated September 2025

Word Bank

  • skills
  • proactive
  • initiative
  • reputation
  • fear
  • employee
  • attitude
  • courage
  • damage
  • confidence
  • excuses
  • capabilities

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